Pancake Tortoise Intro paragraph: “The Pancake Tortoise has a thin, flat, and flexible which allows it to crawl under rocks and other tight spaces. It is also the only member of its genus and according to the IUCN redlist, it is endangered. Locality: Mozambique Genus: Malachochersus Species: … [Read more...] about Pancake Tortoise (M. tornieri)
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Burmese Star Tortoise (G. platynota)
The Burmese star tortoise is native to the dry, deciduous forests of Myanmar and is close to extinction because it is eaten by the native Burmese. It has very distinctive bumps on its strongly domed carapace that resembles a star pattern. The species’ population is on the rise due to successful … [Read more...] about Burmese Star Tortoise (G. platynota)
Congo African Grey (P. erithacus)
The Congo African grey parrot inhabits the moist lowland forests, mangroves, wooded savannahs, and gardens. Their preferred roosting locations are on islands and over water and nest in tree holes. In the driest months, this species makes seasonal movements to better-suited areas. These social birds … [Read more...] about Congo African Grey (P. erithacus)
Red Crowned Amazon (A. viridigenalis)
The red-crowned Amazon, also known as the green-cheeked amazon or Mexican red-headed parrot, is native to northeastern Mexico and possibly southern Texas. They may be seen in large flocks and are quite noisy in the mornings and in the evenings. Like most parrots, they nest in tree cavities and feed … [Read more...] about Red Crowned Amazon (A. viridigenalis)
Yellow Nape Amazon (A. auropalliata parvipes)
The yellow nape amazon is a parrot that is found along the Pacific coast from southern Mexico south to northern Costa Rica. They inhabit dry forests and mangrove habitats of the tropics. They will nest in naturally occurring cavities. They are monogamous and their diet includes nuts, berries, seeds, … [Read more...] about Yellow Nape Amazon (A. auropalliata parvipes)